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Post-Radiation Colitis (10 of 13)
The procedures described above are considered to be safe. However, temporary discomfort or pain may occur following introduction of air into the stomach or bowel. Major complications are rare but can...
Post-Radiation Colitis (9 of 13)
This image as well as the video clips display multiple post treatment ulcers. The goal of endoscopic therapy is to ablate the angioectasias with a resultant improvement in the severity and frequency...
Post-Radiation Colitis (8 of 13)
A forward firing probe is used to fulgurate individual sites. Firstly, argon gas is emitted from the end of the probe running through the endoscope channel. Next, high-frequency current is discharged...
Post-Radiation Colitis (7 of 13)
One of the most effective treatments for radiation proctitis is Argon Plasma Coagulation.
Post-Radiation Colitis (6 of 13)
Argon Plasma Coagulation is an Effective Treatment for Refractory Hemorrhagic Radiation Proctitis.
Post-Radiation Colitis (5 of 13)
Non-contact method of coagulation using the APC probe. APC is a non-contact thermal device. A high voltage spark is delivered at the tip of the probe, which ionizes the argon gas as it is sprayed from...
Post-Radiation Colitis (3 of 13)
(Post-irradiation mucosal vascular changes) Colonoscopy demonstrates multiple twisted small telangiectasias compatible with her history of radiation exposure. The most common symptom is rectal bleeding...
Post-Radiation Colitis (2 of 13)
Endoscopic view of Post-irradiation proctitis Post-irradiation proctitis with extensive rectal musocal hypervascularity The image and the video clip show evidence of radiation injury. The changes...
Post-Radiation Colitis (1 of 13)
This 77 year old woman underwent radiation therapy for cervical cancer approximately one and a half years ago. She remained well over one year. But over the past five months, she has had increasingly...
Multiple Rectal Ulcers (70 of 110)
Mural thickening is a common manifestation of inflammatory bowel disease; in general, however, ulcerative colitis produces less wall thickening than does Crohn disease.
Multiple Rectal Ulcers (69 of 110)
Another picture of the surgical specimen from the rectosigmoid juntion to the terminal ilium.
Multiple Rectal Ulcers (68 of 110)
The clinical severity of ulcerative colitis depends on both the length of colon involved and the severity of colonic inflammation. The symptomatic criteria most commonly used to define the severity...
Multiple Rectal Ulcers (67 of 110)
Pseudopolyps are seen here in a case of severe ulcerative colitis. The remaining mucosa has been ulcerated away and is hyperemic. A colonoscopic view of active ulcerative colitis, but not so eroded...
Multiple Rectal Ulcers (66 of 110)
Approach to the pseudopolyps and the extensive ulcers At higher magnification, the pseudopolyps can be seen clearly as raised red islands of inflamed mucosa. Between the pseudopolyps is only remaining...